Douglas Begonia
Los Banos,CA
Summary
Special Education Teacher equipped with positive attitude and patience vital to teaching children with special needs. Extensive experience creating innovative lesson plans and comfortable learning environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Specialist
Merced County Office Of Education
08.2017 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students.
Substitute Teacher
Merced County Office Of Education
11.2013 - 07.2015
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Paraprofessional
Merced County Office Of Education
08.2009 - 11.2013
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University - Stanislaus
Turlock, CA12.2016
Skills
- Develop lesson plans and deliver instruction in alignment with IEPs for students ranging from kindergarten through 12th grade
- Collaborate with ABA therapy, physical, occupational, and speech therapy personnel
- Coordinate evaluation schedules with parents, speech pathologists, classroom teachers, and occupational therapists
- Track, monitor, and evaluate student performance and tailor lesson plans to individual strengths and weaknesses to improve academic performance
Timeline
Special Education Specialist
Merced County Office Of Education
08.2017 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Merced County Office Of Education
11.2013 - 07.2015
Paraprofessional
Merced County Office Of Education
08.2009 - 11.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
California State University - Stanislaus
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